Middle East & North Africa
Gulf: Tanker hit by multiple projectiles north of Qatar, casualties reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles about 94 kilometres…
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Middle East & North Africa
Yemen: Murky picture on the Bab el-Mandeb coast as Houthis show combat capability; the ring tightens around Taiz
Neither side has clear control of Dhubab, which overlooks the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to information from the…
Greece
AEGEAN: Direct Athens–Damascus flights from December 2, with Tripoli and Benghazi planned for 2027
AEGEAN will launch direct flights between Athens and Damascus on December 2, 2026, up to four times a…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran: Women are trained on Kalashnikovs and RPGs ahead of a possible new US attack, as part of the “Jan-fada” campaign
Iran is training women in weapons handling and urban defence under the “Jan-fada” mass mobilisation campaign, as Tehran…
Defense Industry
US approves sale of 2,020 Javelin anti-tank missiles to Egypt, with further approvals for the UAE and Kuwait
The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Egypt of up to 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin missiles…
Air Force
Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 makes its maiden flight
Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the first F-16 Block 72 for the Royal Moroccan Air…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemen: Government forces say they have retaken Mokha; Houthis say they hit Riyadh airport and an Aramco refinery
Yemen’s army announced the recapture of Mokha and the coalition a naval operation in Hodeidah. The Houthis say…
Europe
Trump on bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford: “There were some threats”; he holds Iran responsible for the flydubai attack
Trump confirmed that US bombers left RAF Fairford because of threats and said he “personally” holds Iran responsible…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemen’s al-Alimi announces offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis
Rashad al-Alimi announced military operations on October 4 to recover Houthi-held territory, with amnesty and reconstruction pledges as…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemeni government forces claim Bab el-Mandeb gains as offensive targets Sanaa
Yemeni government forces say they captured Dhubab and positions around Bab el-Mandeb as the Saudi-backed offensive expands towards…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until its seven conditions are met
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on October 4 that seven conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens. Araghchi warned…
Economy & Energy
Iran’s oil minister resigns as Gulf exports recover, with 40% bypassing Hormuz
Iran appointed Hamid Bovard acting oil minister on October 4. Kpler estimates that other Gulf producers have restored…